The GBP/USD pair gains traction to near 1.3235 during the early European session on Wednesday. The US Dollar (USD) remains weak against the Pound Sterling (GBP) amid growing expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will deliver a 25 basis points (bps) interest rate cut at its upcoming meeting next week. Hopes for a December Fed rate reduction […]
The EUR/GBP cross posts modest losses near 0.8795 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. Nonetheless, the potential downside for the cross might be limited amid dovish expectations from the Bank of England (BoE), which might weigh on the Pound Sterling (GBP). Markets expect a potential interest rate cut from the UK central bank in December. […]
GBP/USD soured on Monday, starting off the December trading window declining around one-quarter of one percent, pushing back down from a key technical confluence region that will likely inspire further short selling behind the Pound Sterling (GBP) unless global flows into the US Dollar (USD) reverse course. Pound struggles under the weight of political troubles Chancellor […]
The GBP/USD pair holds steady near 1.3245 during the Asian session on Monday as traders continue to digest the UK’s Autumn Budget. The potential downside for the major pair might be limited due to the rising expectations of a Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cut in the December meeting. The US November ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) […]
The GBP/JPY cross attracts some intraday sellers following an Asian session uptick to the 207.20 area, or a fresh high since July 2024, and turns lower for the second straight day on Friday. The downtick, however, lacks bearish conviction, with spot prices holding above mid-206.00s and remaining on track to register strong gains for the […]
GBP/USD continues its winning streak for the sixth successive session, trading around 1.3260 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The pair appreciates as the US Dollar (USD) struggles amid rising odds of Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut bets in December. US data showed unexpectedly low Initial Jobless Claims and stronger-than-expected Durable Goods Orders, yet rate-cut expectations remained intact. The […]
GBP/USD continues its winning streak for the fifth consecutive day, trading around 1.3190 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. Traders await the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, to deliver the Autumn Budget later in the day. The British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is expected to unveil tens of billions of pounds in new […]
GBP/USD loses ground after three days of gains, trading around 1.3100 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) came under pressure as UK 10-year Gilt yields edged lower to 4.54%, with investors awaiting the November 26 budget. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is expected to find tens of billions of pounds to meet […]
The EUR/GBP cross holds steady near 0.8790 during the early European session on Tuesday. Markets might turn cautious ahead of the UK government’s Autumn Budget, which is scheduled for Wednesday. The final reading of German Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the third quarter (Q3) will be released later on Tuesday. UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is […]
The British pound hovered just below $1.31 as traders awaited the UK’s Nov. 26 budget. Finance minister Rachel Reeves is expected to find tens of billions of pounds to meet her fiscal rules, and reports that she might avoid tax hikes briefly unsettled markets. The OBR will reportedly cut growth forecasts for 2026 and beyond, […]